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Council directs staff to explore foreclosure on three properties with abatement liens
Summary
Council voted unanimously to direct staff to explore foreclosure on three properties (217 Pima St., 303 Apache St., 103 Tomahawk) to recover costs spent remediating hazardous conditions; the town attorney warned the process could be costly and complex and noted about $16,000 has been spent on 217 Pima.
Mayor Johann R. Wallace raised the issue of Town-owned abatement liens for properties where the Town has spent funds to remediate hazardous conditions. He asked whether the Town should consider foreclosure to recover those costs for 217 Pima Street, 303 Apache Street and 103 Tomahawk.
Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez explained the foreclosure process is complicated and can require upfront costs. He told the council the Town has spent roughly $16,000 on 217 Pima Street over the years and cautioned that some properties may not be worth foreclosure expenses. After discussion of costs and potential return, the council voted to direct staff to explore foreclosure proceedings to determine feasibility and potential outcomes.
